Toreiru Yokan

Development Story / 開発ストーリー

■ About walnuts Walnuts are the second highest-energy food after butter (approximately 750 kcal/100g). They are rich in protein, containing about the same amount as egg yolks (approximately 16.5g). They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important lipids for the body. ■ About Yokan Yokan is a traditional Japanese sweet that has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries. It is a type of Japanese confectionery made primarily from red beans, sugar, and agar-agar. It is high in energy, containing approximately 295 calories per 100g, and is a food rich in calories, mainly from sugar. With a high carbohydrate content of 67g per 100g, it is easily converted into energy, making it particularly suitable as an efficient energy source for prolonged activity or when physical stamina is required. Adzuki beans are rich in vitamins and polyphenols. They have antioxidant properties that prevent oxidation in the body, and are expected to protect healthy cells while promoting fatigue recovery. The antioxidant effects of polyphenols are especially useful after exercise or in stressful environments. My impressions after eating a lot of it since it was released Since this was a joint development with Santokuya, and it was located right next to my house, we were able to taste the samples as soon as they were ready and incorporate the feedback. They helped me come up with countless recipes, using almonds in addition to walnuts, having them roasted, and changing the origins of sugar and red beans. I'm so glad we were able to launch this product, and even better that it was in the same town. Santokuya has a longer history than MIYAGEN, with over 100 years of history. However, the current store manager is the same age as me and a childhood friend. I feel proud to have been able to work with him. MIYAGEN is by reservation only and can be difficult to get into, but Santokuya is open to everyone except on its regular closing days. They also sell Toreiru Yokan, so please feel free to stop by. There is also an eat-in space. I hope you enjoy our seasonal Japanese sweets. Personally, I highly recommend trying Mitokuya's mitarashi dango (rice dumplings with sweet soy sauce glaze). For me, it's a taste I've been familiar with since I was a child. The sales fixtures were designed by MIYAGEN and will be placed in our partner stores, so if you happen to see them, we would be happy if you could take a look at the fixtures as well. Recommended by liquor store Speaking as a liquor store owner, Toreiru Yokan pairs exceptionally well with whiskey. I don't have the descriptive skills to write the kind of tasting notes you often find in whiskey reviews, but I think it's enough if you feel that the whiskey is delicious! While working late into the night, I casually drank some whiskey and ate a half-eaten piece of yokan (sweet bean jelly), and I realized how exquisite the way it melted on my tongue was. To start with, try these as an accompaniment to Suntory's Old or Reserve, which are particularly easy to pick up and delicious Japanese blended whiskies. If you're enjoying it at home, cut it into pieces about 1 cm thick, bite-sized. Enjoy it little by little. While chocolate and whiskey are often paired together, this creates a completely different and exquisite harmony. The yokan (sweet bean jelly), solidified with agar, doesn't overpower the whiskey's aroma, and as it melts at body temperature, it slowly blends with the whiskey, resulting in a perfectly balanced change in flavor. Japanese or Scotch Enjoy it straight, on the rocks, or as a highball. *Please be careful not to overdrink or overeat. ■ Development Notes MIYAGEN and Santokuya are located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Tokugawa Muneharu, who was active mainly in Aichi Prefecture, was said to have loved tea sweets and introduced the café culture to the area. The initial impetus for this project came when we consulted with Santokuya, a Japanese confectionery shop near MIYAGEN, with the idea of ​​creating a sweet and satisfying trail food like Ogura toast from Aichi Prefecture, and making trail food more accessible. For over 100 years since its founding, Santokuya has been well-versed in a wide range of Japanese confectionery, and continues to produce traditional Japanese sweets at its own factory. - It can be stored and eaten even during a disaster. - I don't get thirsty easily. - It has a firm texture that stimulates the appetite. • It contains nutrients other than sugar. I designed the ingredients and their proportions through repeated experimentation, aiming to create food that meets the following criteria for consumption on the trail.

Design Concept / 設計コンセプト

■Design Concept This crunchy trail food is generously packed with nutrient-rich walnuts. Inspired by "Ogura Toast," a dish from Aichi's coffee shop culture, it blends the appeal of Japanese and Western flavors by incorporating the savory taste of cookies as an accent. The sweetness of the yokan (sweet bean jelly) combined with the crunchy texture of the walnuts stimulates the appetite. The aroma of the cookies and a touch of rock salt harmonize the balance of sweetness and saltiness. The carbohydrates in the yokan provide immediate energy, the plant-based protein in the walnuts helps repair the body, and the lipids provide sustained energy, making it ideal for prolonged activity. Because the sugar content is maximized, it has a long shelf life and is also suitable as emergency food.

Function & Detail / 機能ディティール

■くるみについて くるみはバター（約750キロカロリー/100g）に次いで高エネルギーの食材です。タンパク質が豊富に含まれており、卵黄（約16.5g）と同程度のタンパク質が含まれています。「オメガ3脂肪酸」が豊富で体にとって重要な脂質です。 ■羊羹について 羊羹は、古くから日本で親しまれている甘味であり、主に小豆、砂糖、寒天などを原料として作られる和菓子です。エネルギー量は高く、100gあたり約295キロカロリーで、主に砂糖によるカロリー供給が豊富な食品です。 糖質量は100gあたり67gと高く、すぐにエネルギーに変換されやすいため、特に長時間の活動や体力が必要なときには効率的なエネルギー補給として適しています。 小豆由来のビタミンやポリフェノールも豊富に含まれています。体内の酸化を防ぐ「抗酸化作用」があり、健康な細胞を守りながら疲労回復を促進する効果が期待されています。ポリフェノールの抗酸化作用は、特に運動後やストレスの多い環境で役立ちます。 発売をして、たくさん食べた感想 三徳屋との共同開発ということ、家の真横ということもあり、サンプルが出来上がったらすぐに試食をしてフィードバックを反映していきました。 くるみ以外にもアーモンドを使ったり、焙煎をさせたり、砂糖や小豆の生産地を変えたり…無数のレシピを一緒に考えてくれました。 今回発売ができて、同じ町内でできて本当によかったです。三徳屋はMIYAGENよりも歴史が長く100年以上の歴史があります。しかし現在の店長は私と同年代で幼馴染。一緒に仕事をできたことに誇りを感じます。 MIYAGENは完全予約制となっており、なかなか行くことが難しいですが、三徳屋は定休日以外は気軽に行くことができます。とれいるようかんも販売しておりますので是非お気軽にお立ち寄りください。イートインスペースもあります。 季節の和菓子を楽しんでいただけると嬉しいです。個人的に三徳屋のみたらし団子は是非食べていただきたい一品です。私には物心ついた時から続く三徳屋の味です。 販売什器はMIYAGENで設計して取引先店舗へ置く予定ですのでもし見かけたら什器も観察していただけると嬉しいです。 酒屋としておすすめ 酒屋としてのコメントですが、とれいる羊羹はウィスキーとの相性が抜群にいいです。 私はウィスキーのレビューによくあるテイスティングノートは書けるような表現力はないですが、ウィスキーは美味しい！と感じたらいいんだと思ってます。 夜中まで仕事をしている時になんとなくウィスキーを飲み、食べかけのとれいる羊羹を食べてみると丁度よく舌に溶けていく感覚が絶妙なことに気がつきました。 最初は特に手に取りやすく美味しいジャパニーズブレンデッドウィスキーのサントリーのオールドやリザーヴのツマミにどうぞ。 ご自宅で楽しむなら1cm程度に切って、一口で食べられるサイズで。ちびちびとお楽しみください。 よくチョコレートとウィスキーと言いますが、それとは全く違う絶妙なハーモニーとなります。ウィスキーの香りを邪魔せず、寒天で固まった羊羹が体温で溶けながら、ウィスキーとゆっくりと絡まって味の変化もちょうどいいです。 ジャパニーズorスコッチ ストレートorオンザロックorハイボールでどうぞ。 ※飲みすぎ食べ過ぎにはご注意ください。

Specs & Materials / スペック・素材

Food Info / 食品情報